Michigan coughed the ball up 12 times, which lead to 17 Wisconsin points, while the Badgers only gave it up eight times. While the numbers weren’t egregious, there was little room for error. The Badgers are the best in the country at not turning the ball over, so Michigan couldn’t afford ill-advised plays. Wisconsin didn’t turn the ball over, but Michigan did. AP Photo/Andy ManisĪnd that goes both ways. Michigan’s Eli Brooks (55) drives against Wisconsin’s Brad Davison (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. You’re not going to win games that way, especially when you have 32 points in the paint - signifying that going inside was working. The inability to hit from 3 really, really hurt Michigan in this one, given it attempted 25 and hit four. Michigan shot 16% from deep, though it managed 32 points in the paint. The good news is after starting 0-for-9 from beyond the arc, Michigan hit two in a row.īut it wouldn’t last. Shots weren’t exactly working for the Wolverines outside, but they certainly were inside. Michigan’s Frankie Collins (10) shoots against Wisconsin’s Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. Shooting in the paint, great shouting outside, poor The Wolverines were stellar at rebounding in this matchup, managing 38 to Wisconsin’s 28.Īside from points in the paint, this was possibly the only thing that worked for the maize and blue all game. 15 Badgers was the effort at getting the basketball - offensively and defensively. What really gave Michigan a chance against the No.
Wisconsin’s Tyler Wahl (5) grabs a defensive rebound against Michigan’s Moussa Diabate (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. The Wolverines lost, 77-63, to the Badgers in Madison. By the time Michigan started finding a rhythm again, it was too late. The maize and blue suffered an 18-2 run at the hands of Wisconsin and found themselves down by as much as 15. Michigan jumped to a five-point lead to start the final 20 minutes, thanks to a dunk by Hunter Dickinson, a 3 by Eli Brooks and a subsequent layup by Brooks.īut Wisconsin roared back and took an eight-point lead as the Wolverines grew cold from the floor. Yet, the Wolverines tied the game just before the half, 31-all. The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with the Badgers leading for the majority of it. Though the Wolverines entered Sunday’s contest 14-10, the 15th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (20-5) presented a daunting challenge in their only matchup of the 2021-22 season. Please contact the Tournament Director with any questions.If Michigan wanted to ensure it makes the NCAA Tournament this year, a win in Madison would have all but sealed it. Proof of Vaccination Submission Deadline: February 28 Athletes will chose to participate in either the In-Person Competition or the In-Practice Competition. Level 1, 2, and 3 Basketball Skills will be offered at both the In-Person Competition and In-Practice Competitions. There will also be a State In-Practice Competition that will run along with this schedule. Regions 2, 3, 4, and 5 will compete at the Northern State Basketball Skills Competition at Neenah High School and Regions 6, 7, and 8 will compete at the Southern State Basketball Skills Competition at Mukwonago High School. Instead, SOWI will host 2 Basketball Skills State Competitions. Special Olympics Wisconsin has adjusted the seasons for the Basketball Skills season.īasketball Skills will no longer have District level competitions. Since local programs have not had the opportunity to practice, athletes are not prepared for basketball competition. With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, all programs have been on hold since December.
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